Two Week Itinerary: Sinai to Cairo Via Upper Egypt
(Israel/Jordan Border – Nuweiba – Dahab – Hurghada – Luxor– Aswan– Cairo)
Summary
A suitable two week itinerary for anyone travelling overland from Israel (Taba) or Jordan (Aqaba) that allows some initial time spent on Sinai's beaches, followed by exploration of Upper Egypt and Cairo.
Description
Entering Egypt overland from Israel or Jordan, your first stop will be Nuweiba and the laid back resort of Tarabin. Spend a night or two and then move down the coast to Dahab.
By basing yourself here you can choose to either simply kick back, or organise a number of worthwhile excursions. These might include a short trip to local snorkelling spots such as the blue hole, a trekking or jeep safari trip to the coloured canyon, or an overnight effort to Saint Catherine and the sacred Mount Sinai .
After 5/6 days it’s time to move on to mainland Egypt.
One long day of travelling will get you over to Luxor. First take the bus to Sharm El Sheikh (1hour) then taken the ferry to Hurghada (1.5 hours) and finally a 4/5 hour bus journey to Luxor. If this sounds too arduous you can break up the journey with a night in a hotel in Hurghada before continuing to Luxor.
A couple of days in Luxor (see Luxor Itineraries) will get you acquainted with ancient Egypt before you take the train south to Aswan. After a day in Aswan (see Aswan Itineraries), and a possible a trip to Abu Simbel (f time and money permit), take the overnight train north to Cairo (or alternatively take a cheap flight to Cairo).
You should have a full two days to explore Cairo (See Recommended Cairo Itinerary). If time permits, you can take a train to Alexandria (2hours) for the afternoon or a night before flying home from Cairo.
Possible Itinerary
DAY 1: AM Enter Egypt PM Transfer to Nuweiba
DAY 2: Full day relaxing in Nuweiba
DAY 3: AM Bus/Taxi to Dahab PM Relaxing in Dahab
DAY 4: Full day in Dahab for relaxing or excursions
DAY 5: Full day of travelling - Bus to Sharm, Boat to Hurghada
DAY 6: AM Bus from Hurghada to Luxor PM Explore Luxor
DAY 7: Full day in Luxor
DAY 8: Full day in Luxor
DAY 9: AM Train to Aswan
DAY 10: Full day in Aswan (Or visit Abu Simbel)
DAY 11: Full day in Aswan, O/N Train to Cairo
DAY 12: AM Arrive Cairo PM Explore downtown
DAY 13: Full Day Cairo
DAY 14: Fly home
